Best Sunrise Spots in Michigan’s Thumb: Port Austin & More
Many travelers arrive at the tip of Huron County expecting to see the sun set over Lake Huron, only to realize they are standing on the wrong side of…
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Tag: Lake Huron
Lake Huron is one of the five Great Lakes that border Michigan and is shared with Canada. Lake Huron and Lake Michigan are of the same depth and meet at the Straits of Mackinac.
Rainy Day Things to Do in Caseville & Michigan’s Thumb
Weather patterns in Michigan’s Thumb are notoriously fickle. A sudden squall off Lake Huron can turn a Caseville beach day into a washout in minutes,…
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Michigan Thumb Weekend Itinerary: Port Austin & Caseville
Most travelers view the Michigan Thumb as a simple collection of beach towns; however, the shoreline from Caseville to Port Austin actually serves as…
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Michigan Thumb Fall Color Tour: Port Austin to Caseville
While crowds swarm the Upper Peninsula in late September, the most reliable autumn foliage often waits until late October along the Lake Huron…
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Saginaw Bay’s Northern Arc: Five Towns Along Michigan’s Working Shore
Follow five towns along northern Saginaw Bay where timber, rivers, railroads, gypsum, cheese and tourism shaped local life. This Michigan history hub gathers videos, photographs, supporting articles and travel stops from Pinconning through Omer, Au Gres and Alabaster to Tawas Bay.
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How to Visit Turnip Rock in Port Austin, Michigan
A trip to see Turnip Rock in Michigan requires more than just a GPS destination. The iconic formation, located off the shore of Port Austin at the…
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Port Austin Travel Guide: Navigating the Tip of Michigan’s Thumb in 2026
A trip to Port Austin, Michigan, requires a different mindset than a typical beach vacation. Located at the northernmost point of Huron County, where…
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Live Regional Webcams: Your Real-Time Window into Michigan’s Thumb
Imagine you’re sitting in a quiet office in Detroit or Flint, dreaming of the 140 miles of freshwater shoreline that make up Michigan’s Thumb Coast….
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Pointe aux Barques Heritage Festival Marks 60 Years Since Daniel J. Morrell Sinking
The Pointe aux Barques Heritage Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 1, with lighthouse tower climbs, museum tours, maritime history programs, vendors, food and live music. The free event will also mark 60 years since the sinking of the Daniel J. Morrell.
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History of Forestville, Michigan – The Huge 1800s Lake Huron Dock Town That Once Moved Timber, Fish and Families
he History of Forestville Michigan comes alive through rare photographs and vintage postcards that capture the village’s days as a thriving Lake Huron lumber port. Follow the rise of its docks, mills, businesses, and waterfront before changing times reshaped this small Michigan community.
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